Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing
reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to
broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 50
years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and
industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest
and most successful global satellite operators.
Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,
scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband
connectivity for enterprise users by delivering a combination of high capacity,
security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like
speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and
facilities around the world.
The company’s state-of-the-art fleet consists of 14 GEO satellites, the Canadian
payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more
information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com
[http://www.telesat.com]
This position will be a member of a team responsible for the tax structuring of
an expanding global operation, including assessing permanent establishment risk,
implementing indirect tax solutions, and establishing entities internationally
to achieve business goals while minimizing any risk of double taxation. The
candidate would work with the Director and the rest of the Tax team in areas of
income tax compliance, accounting for income taxes, indirect taxation, tax
audits, and transfer pricing. This role will assist in the implementation of
systems to enable better tax reporting, as well as automating processes to the
extent possible. The candidate will help ensure Telesat meets its compliance
obligations, assess tax legislation and ensure the resulting taxes are
accurately reflected in any financial reporting.
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Responsibilities
- Assist the Director in establishing an efficient global tax structure while
achieving business objectives
- Be responsible for evaluating and integrating indirect tax functionalities
into the tax engine to enable accurate billing for future customers;
- Assist in establishing appropriate transfer pricing arrangements, and
collaborate with the Legal team to develop intercompany agreements;
- Assist the Director with facilitating tax efficient cash repatriation from
subsidiaries;
- Work with the Tax team and IT to implement tax software solutions to enable
efficient reporting;
- Work with the Tax team to ensure appropriate internal controls are in place
over accounting for income taxes;
- Work with the Tax team to respond to audit requests;
- Act as resource to internal departments to answer tax related questions;
- Assisting the business with tax planning issues as required;
- Work with the Tax team in estimating and monitoring annual cash taxes.
- Liaise with external tax advisors as appropriate
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting.
- Master’s Degree in Business Taxation and/or completion of In-Depth Tax
Courses an asset
- Recognized accounting designation (CPA)
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant tax experience
- Experience with ERP systems
Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian taxes as well as global tax concepts and
principles
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Good organizational, planning and time management skills
- Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of MS Office suite
- Team spirit and clear communication skills, both verbal and written
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The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance
under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP)
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At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values
equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate
experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our
interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an
interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent
team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation
information provided will be treated as confidential.
